Maintaining a home comes with a laundry list of tasks, and some inevitably slip through the cracks. A tip from a TikTok video by Home Serve l Home Repair has spotlighted one such overlooked chore: cleaning your refrigerator’s condenser coils.
This easy maintenance hack can make a notable difference in your energy bills, given the fridge’s status as a primary energy user in most homes. Be sure to take some notes.
The Neglected Task
The TikTok video demonstrates a simple process where the refrigerator is unplugged and pulled away from the wall, followed by vacuuming the coils with a brush attachment.
After cleaning, the refrigerator is plugged back in and returned to its place.
The TikToker recommends performing this cleaning task every six months to ensure that the refrigerator continues functioning efficiently, coining it as ensuring your fridge keeps on “fridgin’.”
Enhanced Energy Efficiency through Refrigerator Maintenance
Refrigerators, being vital household appliances, significantly impact energy consumption. The condenser coils, which calm and condense the refrigerant from gas to liquid, play a crucial role in maintaining the refrigerator’s efficiency.
However, these coils, often located beneath or at the back of the refrigerator, are prone to accumulating dust and grime, hindering their functionality. Dirty coils compel the refrigerator to work harder to maintain the desired internal temperature, consuming more energy.
A mere 15 minutes of cleaning these coils can result in an average energy savings of 11%. Moreover, clean coils enable the refrigerator to operate more quietly and efficiently, ensuring your food is stored safely at the correct temperature.
The Impact of Regular Maintenance on Appliance Longevity & Energy Consumption
The process of cleaning refrigerator coils, while seemingly technical, is quite straightforward and can be accomplished with basic tools like a vacuum with a wand attachment and a long, thin brush.
Regular maintenance, such as annual or bi-annual cleaning of these coils, especially in homes with shedding pets, is pivotal in ensuring the longevity and optimal performance of the appliance. The potential energy savings and enhanced efficiency make this a worthwhile endeavor, even if professional help is sought for individuals who might be allergic to dust.
Thus, regular maintenance safeguards the appliance and ensures its efficient functioning and substantively mitigates energy consumption, reflecting positively on monthly energy bills.
Community Response
TikTok people realize they know less about home care than they thought.
One user said,
“Why am I allowed to own a house when I clearly know nothing about owning a house.”
Another admitted they haven’t cleaned their fridge coils in four years and said,
“Guess my husband is moving the fridge today.”
A new fridge owner asked for more tips, saying,
“I just got my first fridge, teach me more!”
It seems like a lot of folks are in the same boat, learning about keeping up a home and wanting more advice!
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Sources
- eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php
- angi.com/articles/why-clean-refrigerator-condenser-coils.htm
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